Floods affected Shkodra and Lezha counties in Albania 20 November 2022. Photo: Ministry of Defence Albania
Northern areas of the country have seen heavy rain since 17 November when the city of Shkodra recorded 97 mm. The rain intensified on 20 November. In a 24 hour period to 21 November, Shkodra recorded 61 mm of rain; the capital Tirana recorded 105 mm; Kukes 98 mm; Durres 46; and Sazan 110 mm. According to the Ministry of Defence, the rain has caused several rivers and stream to break their banks Shkodra and Lezha counties, along with triggering numerous landslides.
Police in Albania reported 2 people were missing in floods in the district of Malësi e Madhe in Shkodra County on 20 November. A vehicle carrying 3 people was swept away by floods from an overflowing stream. One person managed to escape and survived. The search for the missing two was ongoing but severe weather was hindering progress, officials said.
Flooding has damaged homes, roads and infrastructure in Shkodra and Lezha counties. Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi reported 8 families have been evacuated in the two counties.
Power supply was cut in some areas and several schools have been closed. Wide areas of farmland have also been flooded. Authorities warned of the increased threat of landslides due to the heavy rain.
Police reported some roads were flooded after heavy rain in parts of Tirana, Durres, Vlora and Fier counties.
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